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IDPH Presents: 30 Days of Public Health

30 Days of Public Health is a month-long initiative designed to raise awareness about the purpose of public health departments and how they serve communities, the profession and its many career options, and the employees who dedicate their time and energy to serving the people of Illinois through IDPH.

Governors Video Message

Governor J.B. Pritzker helped us welcome National Public Health Week and extend the celebration throughout the entire month of April, for what we’re calling 30 Days of Public Health. Hear his message here.

This is Public Health, a production of the Illinois Department of Public Health

This is Public Health is a brand new podcast by IDPH where each episode looks at a specific aspect of public health and our efforts to make Illinois a safer and healthier state.

Listen on YouTube or Spotify.

Episode 1 | What a Healthy Illinois Looks like

Episode 2 | Oral Health as a Key to Overall Health 

Episode 3 | Addressing Maternal Health Disparities in Illinois

The Public Health History Minute

The Public Health History Minute is a daily bite-sized piece of Illinois public health history for the duration of 30 Days of Public Health. Tune in for a minute every day to hear the story of public health in Illinois.

Listen on Spotify

“Pause to Heal,” a Firearms Restraining Order Campaign

"Pause to Heal” is a partnership by the Illinois Department of Public Health, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, and the Ad Council.

The awareness campaign was launched April 2, 2024 and shares information about FROs, a tool that can pause a potentially deadly situation and give someone the time they need to heal.

Click here to learn more about FROs.

Soil Testing for Springfield Area Residents

A  free soil testing service is available for Springfield area residents on Saturday, May 11, 2024 that will test soil samples for the presence of lead and provide assistance in handling the health threat.

Hear more from Aaron Martin, Chief of IDPH’s Toxicology Section here.

 

“Good Morning Aurora” with a message from IDPH

Congenital syphilis cases are on the rise in Illinois. April 3rd’s episode of Good Morning Aurora[SH1]  featured Dr. Anna Young with Northwestern Medicine with a message from us on what syphilis is, our efforts for prevention, and upcoming events and resources.

Listen to the full episode on YouTube.

 

Director Vohra on ASTHO’s Public Health Review Morning Edition

Director Vohra was featured on the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials’ Public Health Review: Morning Edition to discuss the importance of better data, communication, and increased access to preventive services.

Listen to the episode here.

Upcoming Events - April 2024

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